The Hall of Machinery

Warning! In this exhibit hall many fundamental laws of physics are suspended and many others are violated. Stay on the safety walkways and do not attempt to touch the exhibit cases.The museum cannot be responsible for any injuries to visitors due to unexpected consequences resulting from suspension of the laws of nature.

Watching these machines spin continually can induce a sense of vertigo. If you feel dizzy, grasp the safety handrail and close your eyes until the feeling subsides.

Hans-Peter Gramatke has generously designed and drawn animated GIF files
and donated them to our museum. They carry the label [HP] and he retains
copyright to them. These form the heart of the collection displayed in this
hall. Visit Hans-Peter's web site in
German or
English.

Modeling programs and animated grapics are being widely used in education. To remind us that animated graphics do not necessarily represent reality, Karl E. Leitzel (Graphic Designer, Penn State World Campus) created this little impossible device.